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KW53 FBD

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,811 mi
Last recorded118,811 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 FBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2015 118,811 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 118,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Headlamp switch faulty Main beam stays on (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too high and no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both front steering rack inner joints slight wear

Coolant radiator slightly leaking

Excessive engine oil leak from turbo area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 106,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust bracket insecure and touching cv joint

Pass 15 Oct 2012 100,225 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 100,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 97,057 miles

slight play in ns track rod end

slight play in os steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,719 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 87,660 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 87,660 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 75,341 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,809 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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KW53 FBD is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW53 FBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KW53 FBD is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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